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Transparency could help revive VCU greek life After being a hermit my first semester at VCU, I knew I wanted to join greek life. I thought it would be a great way to make friends, socialize and become more familiar with Richmond.

OPINION: After being a hermit my first semester at VCU, I knew I wanted to join greek life. I thought it would be a great way to make friends, socialize and become more familiar with Richmond.

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Stall Seat Journal celebrates 25 years The Commonwealth Times Rachel Nicholas, Staff Writer A bright and down-to-earth guide designed for students, in 2026, The Stall Seat Journal celebrates 25 years this year as “VCU’s #1 Toilet Paper.” Spread out across the Mo...

A bright and down-to-earth guide designed for students, in 2026, The Stall Seat Journal celebrates 25 years this year as “VCU’s #1 Toilet Paper.”

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VCU alums put on screening, sword fight to open Richmond Ren Faire season The Commonwealth Times Sapphira Mohammed, Copy Editor Saanvi Vootla, Contributing Writer Hundreds of Renaissance fans banded together in full costume on Saturday, ready to witness the rebirth of “The Princess Bride” with a ...

Hundreds of Renaissance fans banded together in full costume on Saturday, ready to witness the rebirth of “The Princess Bride” with a live, sword fighting shadow cast — and the birth of Richmond’s first ever, full renaissance fair.

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Baseball walks-off Holy Cross in season opener VCU opened up its season with a 2-1 win against the College of Holy Cross after a lengthy offseason.

VCU opened up its season with a 2-1 win against the College of Holy Cross after a lengthy offseason.

VCU will play its next game on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. against Holy Cross at The Diamond.

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Graduate students struggle to afford living expenses with VCU pay rates Bryer Haywood, Contributing Writer | VCU graduate students say they are having a hard time affording living expenses with the pay they receive for campus work as costs rise across the region. Accordin...

VCU graduate students say they are having a hard time affording living expenses with the pay they receive for campus work as costs rise across the region.

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Calvin & friends: good business

Calvin & friends: good business by Katie Meeker

PRESS BOX: C.J. Stroud must evolve to reclaim his trajectory After yet another disappointing season with two horrible playoff performances, there has been a lot of discourse on whether Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has fallen off.

After yet another disappointing season with two horrible playoff performances, there has been a lot of discourse on whether Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has fallen off.

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Giddy up for these ICA film screenings about Black cowboys The Commonwealth Times Sapphira Mohammed, Copy Editor This month Exposure Cinema presented “Nu West,” a series of films about Black cinema and the American West at the Institute for Contemporary Art. There are two screening...

This month Exposure Cinema presented “Nu West,” a series of films about Black cinema and the American West at the Institute for Contemporary Art. There are two screenings left, both free to the public.

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No, fatphobic language still isn’t OK Fatphobia has been an issue in our culture for decades, but recently it seems to have become terrifyingly normalized.

OPINION: “Oh my god. You are so fat!” my friend said to her older brother as he reached for her fries.

Everyone around me, including my friend’s older brother, started laughing. I remember this distinct, numbing feeling of shock.

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New bill would allow students to donate meal swipes to each other New bill would allow students to donate meal swipes to each other | Erika Vasquez, Contributing WriterA new bill that would allow university students to donate unused meal plan credits passed the Virg...

A new bill that would allow university students to donate unused meal plan credits passed the Virginia Senate last month — the latest piece in a series of legislation seeking to address student hunger.

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Una ley nueva permitiría a estudiantes donar sus créditos de plan de comidas entre sí Una ley nueva permitiría a estudiantes donar sus créditos de plan de comidas entre sí | Erika Vasquez, Escritora ContribuyenteUna ley nueva que permitiría que los estudiantes universitarios donen créd...

Una ley nueva que permitiría que los estudiantes universitarios donen créditos de su plan de comidas sin usar paso por el senado de Virginia el mes pasado. Es la última pieza de un grupo de propuestas legislativas que buscan atender al hambre estudiantil.

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A look at baseball ahead of a hectic season VCU baseball starts its season on Friday, Feb. 13, against the College of the Holy Cross. The game, along with all others Monday through Friday, will be free to the public, according to VCU Athletics.

VCU baseball starts its season on Friday, Feb. 13, against the College of the Holy Cross. The game, along with all others Monday through Friday, will be free to the public, according to VCU Athletics.

‘We need to be more connected’ Rao says in university address VCU President Michael Rao emphasized the need for interdisciplinary activities at VCU moving forward during his annual State of the University address on Thursday.

VCU President Michael Rao emphasized the need for interdisciplinary activities at VCU moving forward during his annual State of the University address on Thursday.

Six spots to hold the perfect Valentine’s, Galentine’s or solo date in Richmond The Commonwealth Times Liz DeFluri, Contributing Writer Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and whether you have a beau, some gal pals or are flying solo The Commonwealth Times is here with a list of Valentine’s plans...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and whether you have a beau, some gal pals or are flying solo The Commonwealth Times is here with a list of Valentine’s plans that are not just dinner and a movie.

FEB. 11 RECAP: How every VCU team did this week Jenny Allen, Staff Writer

WEEKLY RECAP: How every VCU team did this week.⁠

VCU works to cut, reallocate budget for academic, economic efficiency Kacy Lee, Contributing Writer VCU will cut $6.6 million from its $1.7 billion total budget between its fiscal years 2025 and 2026 as the university continues to pursue efficiency, including restructur...

VCU will cut $6.6 million from its $1.7 billion total budget between its fiscal years 2025 and 2026 as the university continues to pursue efficiency, including restructuring and combining key undergraduate departments.

Siegel Center becomes first Virginia venue to accept mobile ID VCU’s Stuart C. Siegel Center — known by Ram Nation as “the Stu” — now accepts Virginia Mobile ID, a digital version of state identification, as a faster method of getting through an ID check. It is t...

VCU’s Stuart C. Siegel Center — known by Ram Nation as “the Stu” — now accepts Virginia Mobile ID, a digital version of state identification, as a faster method of getting through an ID check. It is the first event venue in the state to do so.

Bygones boutique makes buying decades-old garments inclusive Bygones Vintage Clothing is a boutique in Carytown with pieces dating from the 1800s to 1976. The owner Maynee Cayton prides herself on creating an inclusive space — bringing old Hollywood glamour rig...

Bygones Vintage Clothing is a boutique in Carytown with pieces dating from the 1800s to 1976. The owner Maynee Cayton prides herself on creating an inclusive space — bringing old Hollywood glamour right to Richmond.

Gen Z is not the ‘sober generation’ There have been many posts about how Generation Z is the “sober curious” generation popping up on my social media feeds recently. People are misunderstanding the label. Being “sober curious” does not ...

There have been many posts about how Generation Z is the “sober curious” generation popping up on my social media feeds recently. People are misunderstanding the label. Being “sober curious” does not actually equate to sobriety.

RVA-native baseball phenom Jacob Lee returns after record-breaking rookie year Second-year catcher Jacob Lee went beyond expectations during his debut collegiate season in 2025. He delivered unanticipated performances while setting records that will be hard to beat.

Second-year catcher Jacob Lee went beyond expectations during his debut collegiate season in 2025. He delivered unanticipated performances while setting records that will be hard to beat.

Sick of Cabell? Six quieter, cozier study spots on campus Monroe Park campus is littered with cozy nooks available to students hoping for a change of scenery.

Throughout the semester, especially around midterms and finals, VCU’s Cabell Library is the place to be for light study sessions, full-fledged lock-ins and everything in between.

VCU consolidates arts departments despite dean initially saying otherwise Kayla Munecas, Contributing Writer Bryer Haywood, Contributing Writer VCU is pushing forward with mergers of five of its arts departments despite initial assurance from their dean that VCUarts would n...

VCU is pushing forward with mergers of five of its arts departments despite initial assurance from their dean that VCUarts would not be affected by the university’s academic repositioning initiative, according to faculty.

Men’s tennis swats Richmond to open A-10 play VCU men’s tennis took the court against the University of Richmond on Friday.

VCU men’s tennis took the court against the University of Richmond on Friday.

The matchup followed a narrow defeat to East Tennessee State University. The Rams started their 2026 campaign with an even two wins and two losses.

AI use is destroying your creativity If you’re an English student like I am, or taking any class where writing is involved, you have probably listened to your professors talk about AI.

If you’re an English student like I am, or taking any class where writing is involved, you have probably listened to your professors talk about AI.

Is there anybody up there?

Is there anybody up there? by Sofia Rahnama

AFO professors show off their specialties at latest Anderson exhibition The Anderson and VCUarts are exhibiting “The way things could be …,” an exhibition curated by adjunct instructor Sarah Irvin. The exhibition showcases selected works of six participating artists, from...

The Anderson and VCUarts are exhibiting “The way things could be …,” to showcase selected works of six participating artists, from the VCUarts Foundation faculty.

VCU cita costos operativos e inflación en cuanto a precios crecientes del plan de comidas The Commonwealth Times Sal Orlando, Editor Adjunto de Noticias El costo de los planes de comidas en VCU ha seguido aumentando en el año escolar del 2025-26. Algunos estudiantes los declaran demasiado caros y piden cambio de...

El costo de los planes de comidas en VCU ha seguido aumentando en el año escolar del 2025-26. Algunos estudiantes los declaran demasiado caros y piden cambio de parte de la universidad.

VCU cites operation costs, inflation for rising meal plan prices Sal Orlando, Assistant News Editor The cost of meal plans at VCU has continued to increase into the 2025-26 school year. Some students describe them as overpriced, and are asking for change from the u...

The cost of meal plans at VCU has continued to increase into the 2025-26 school year. Some students describe them as overpriced, and are asking for change from the university.

VCU women’s tennis extends winning streak with 7-0 win over Morgan State University The Rams entered their fourth game of the 2025-26 season facing off against Morgan State University on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

The Rams entered their fourth game of the 2025-26 season facing off against Morgan State University on Wednesday, Feb. 4.